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Naming of Traditional Rice Varieties by the Farmers of Laos S
CHAPTER 10 Naming of traditional rice varieties by the farmers of Laos S. Appa Rao, J.M. Schiller, C. Bounphanousay, A.P. Alcantara, and M.T. Jackson The collection of traditional rice varieties from throughout Laos, together with a sum- mary of the diversity observed and its conservation, has been reviewed in Chapter 9 of this monograph. While undertaking the collection of germplasm samples from 1995 to early 2000, information was collected from farmers on the special traits and significance of the different varieties, including the vernacular names and their mean- ings. Imperfect as literal translations might be, the names provide an insight into the diversity of the traditional rice varieties of Laos. Furthermore, the diversity of names can, when used with care, act as a proxy for genetic diversity. When collecting started, variety names were recorded in the Lao language and an agreed transliteration into English was developed. The meanings of the variety names were obtained from all possible sources, but particularly from the farmers who donated the samples, together with Lao extension officers and Lao research staff members who understood both Lao and English. Variety names were translated literally, based on the explanations provided by farmers. For example, the red color of glumes is often described in terms of the liquid from chewed betel leaf, which is dark red. Aroma is sometimes indicated by the names of aromatic flowers like jasmine or the response to the aroma that is emitted by the grain of particular varieties during cooking. This chapter provides a summary of the information collected on the naming of traditional Lao rice varieties. -
Lao People's Democratic Republic United Nations Development Programme
ສາທາລະນະລດັ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊນົ ລາວ ອງົ ການສະຫະປະຊາຊາດເພ� ອການພດັ ທະນາ Lao People's Democratic Republic United Nations Development Programme Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic Executing Entity/Implementing Partner: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, MAF, Vientiane, Lao PDR Implementing Entity/Responsible Partner: National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute, NAFRI United Nations Development Programme Analysis of conditions for Farmer Organizations and Cooperatives from a viewpoint of Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience, and recommendations for improvements Project ID:00076176 / ATLAS Award ID 60492 Improving the Resilience of the Agriculture Sector in Lao PDR to Climate Change Impacts (IRAS Lao Project) Project Contact : Mr. Khamphone Mounlamai, Project Manager Email Address : [email protected] EDITED VERSION - 23/11/2012 Disclaimer The views, analysis and opinions expressed in this report are those of the author at the time of the study implementation. They should not be interpreted as representing views or position of IRAS project, UNDP or any other government institution, international organization or project. IRAS Laos Project Analysis of conditions for Farmer Organizations and Cooperatives from a viewpoint of Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience, and recommendation for improvements Table of Content Table of Content ................................................................................................................................. i I. Project Information and Resources ......................................................................................... -
Thematic Interpretation Plan Savannakhet Province Lao People's Democratic Republic
Thematic Interpretation Plan Savannakhet Province Lao People’s Democratic Republic GMS-Sustainable Tourism Development Project in Lao PDR Lao National Tourism Administration Prepared by: Linda Susan McIntosh, PhD Candidate Thematic Interpretation and Textile Specialist 33 Soi 1 Sukhumvit Road Klongtoey-nua, Wattana What is Thematic Interpretation? Thematic Interpretation is the practice of verbal and non-verbal communication, using illustrated and non-illustrated techniques to present complex subject matter in an interesting and engaging way. One model of Thematic Interpretation is TORE™ = Thematic, Organized, Relevant, and Enjoyable “Successful interpretation provokes people to think. Their thinking creates meanings in their own minds. Themes can stay with us, even when we forget the smaller facts that support them. Strong themes stick in our minds, some of them forever”. Themes, because they are whole ideas, are expressed in the same form as information already stored in our minds. So when we communicate a theme effectively we give visitors something they can readily relate, self-appropriate, and incorporate into their thinking. Themes are ideas not topics: Examples of Themes: An Example of a Topic: • Birds are a fascinating group of animals • Birds because of their special adaptations for flight. • Native birds everywhere are in a fight for their lives because of overdevelopment and Having a theme helps us prepare educational and promotional materials. It makes our job a lot easier because with a theme we able to understand what to include and not include in a presentation to visitors. 2 SAVANNAKHET HISTORIC TRAIL - Background The SAVANNAKHET HISTORIC TRAIL is a new tour circuit consisting of historic, cultural and natural attractions, situated along the East-West Corridor in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR. -
LAO: Greater Mekong Subregion Corridor Towns Development Project
Initial Environmental Examination July 2012 LAO: Greater Mekong Subregion Corridor Towns Development Project Prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Savannakhet Provincial Department of Natural Resources for the Asian Development Bank. CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 1 August 2012) Currency Unit – kip (KN) KN1.00 = $0.00012 $1.00 = KN8,013 ABBREVIATIONS DBTZA – Dansavanh Border Trade Zone Authority DED – detailed engineering design DoF – Department of Forestry DPRA – Development Project Responsible Agency DPWT – District Public Works and Transport Office DNREO – District Natural Resource and Environment Office EA – environmental assessment EIA – environment impact assessment ECA – Environmental Compliance Audit ECC – Environmental Compliance Certificate ECO – Environmental Control Officer EMP – environment monitoring plan EMMU – Environment Management and Monitoring Unit ESD – Environment and Social Division ESIA – Environment and Social Impact Assessment ESO – environmental site officer EA – executing agency EWEC – East-West Economic Corridor FDI – foreign direct investment FGD – focus group discussion FS – Forest Strategy FYSEDP – Five Year Socio Economic Development Plan GDP – gross domestic product GMS – Greater Mekong Subregion GoL – Government of Lao PDR IA – implementing agency IEE – initial environmental examination IUCN – International Union for Conservation of Nature IWRM – Integrated Water Resource Management Lao PDR – Lao People’s Democratic Republic LFA – Land and Forest Allocation LWU – Lao Women Union -
USAID Nurture Photo Credit: Jittinee Khienvichit, USAID Annual Report, Year 2: FY2017: October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017
USAID Nurture Photo Credit: Jittinee Khienvichit, USAID Annual Report, Year 2: FY2017: October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017 Cooperative Agreement Number: No. AID-486-A-16-00001 USAID/RDMA, Attn: Robin Martz, AOR Submitted by Kamden Hoffmann, Chief of Party, USAID Nurture [email protected] Contents Acronym List .......................................................................................................................................... iv Project Summary ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Results ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 New and Existing Sub-Award Status ....................................................................................................... 6 Major Impacts and Accomplishments by Intermediate Result ............................................................... 8 Intermediate Result 1: Improved IYCF and WASH Behaviors ............................................................. 8 Intermediate Result 2: Improved use of quality nutrition and nutrition-sensitive WASH Services/Facilities .............................................................................................................................. 11 Community Service Delivery ......................................................................................................... 11 WASH Product Delivery................................................................................................................ -
25-6 Drainage System
Final Report The Study on Vientiane Water Supply Development Project Figure 25-6 Drainage System Legend River, Canal, Trench, Natural Swamp Planned Drain Cannal Reservoir Irrigation Canal Thatluang Irrigation Pumping Station Swamp Boundary of Master Plan Source: Vientiane Urban Development Master Plan, Urban Research Institute, MCTPC 2 - 43 Final Report The Study on Vientiane Water Supply Development Project 2.5.3 GDP Projection An accurate long-term projection of the GDP is necessary for formulating the future framework of the socio-economic structure in the project sites. Official economic projections in “Five-year National Development Plan 2001-2005” and “Long-term Development Plan 2001-2020” were described in Section 5.1. The Five-year Plan has a more specific projection that includes sectoral scenarios, but the “Long-term Plan” shows overall targets for the year 2020. In this study, then, the future projections are based on the “Five-year Plan” projection scenario. The criteria for the projection are assumed as follows. (1) That major sectors grow at the following annual rates until 2005 as proposed in the “Five-year Plan”: 4.5% in the agricultural sector, 10.5% in the industrial sector, 8.5% in the services sector and a 7.0% rise from import duties. As a result, the GDP is expected to grow at 7.0% per annum on average during the planned period. (2) That after 2005, the respective sectors grow at the same rates as set in the “Five-year Plan” until the target year 2020. The GDP projected with the above assumptions are shown in Table 25-1. -
Revealing the Hidden Effects of Land Grabbing Through Better Understanding of Farmers’ Strategies in Dealing with Land Loss
*Title page with author details Revealing the hidden effects of land grabbing through better understanding of farmers’ strategies in dealing with land loss Diana Suhardiman (corresponding author) International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Southeast Asia Regional Office P.O. Box 4199 Vientiane, Lao PDR Phone: +856-20-77488425 Email: [email protected] Mark Giordano Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service Georgetown University ICC 511 | 37th & O Streets NW, Washington, DC 20057 Email: [email protected] Oulavanh Keovilignavong International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Southeast Asia Regional Office P.O. Box 4199 Vientiane, Lao PDR Email: [email protected] Touleelor Sotoukee International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Southeast Asia Regional Office P.O. Box 4199 Vientiane, Lao PDR Email: [email protected] Highlights (for review) Highlights The forces behind land concession and their connection to land policy are examined Farmers use different strategies to cope with land loss relying on their assets Understanding these strategies is eminent for agrarian transformation processes *Manuscript without author identifiers Click here to view linked References Revealing the hidden effects of land grabbing through better understanding of farmers’ strategies in dealing with land loss Abstract This article examines changing contexts and emerging processes related to “land grabbing.” In particular, it uses the case of Laos to analyze the driving forces behind land takings, how such drivers are implied in land policies, and how affected people respond depending on their socio-economic assets and political connections. We argue that understanding the multiple strategies farmers use to deal with actual land loss and the risk of losing land is crucial to understanding the hidden effects of land grabbing and its potential consequences for agricultural development and the overall process of agrarian transformation. -
Investments in Urban Water Supply 1999 – 2014
68608 Public Disclosure Authorized Lao People’s Democratic Republic Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Review Public Disclosure Authorized Final dated December 15, 2010 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Sustainable Development Department East Asia and Pacific Region This volume is a product of the staff of the World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent. CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (Exchange Rate Effective September 13, 2010) Currency Unit = Lao Kip (LAK) LAK 1,000 = US$0.122 LAK 8,196.7 = US$1 FISCAL YEAR October 1 – September 30 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank NPNL Nampapa Nakhon Luang AFD Agence Française de NPSEs Nam Papa State Enterprises Developpement NRW Non revenue water BOT Build-Operate-Transfer NSEDP National Socio-Economic DHO District Health Office Development Plan DHUP Department of Housing and NT Nam Theun Urban Planning NUSDSIP National Urban Sector DPWT Department of Public Works Development Strategy and and Transportation Investment Plan GDP Gross Domestic Product O&M Operation and Maintenance GFS Gravity Fed System OBA Output-Based Aid GRET Group of Research and ODA Official Development Technological Exchange Assistance HH Households PM Decree Prime Minister Decree IMT Implementation and PPP Public-Private Partnership Maintenance Team PRF Poverty Reduction Fund IWG Infrastructure Working Group SNV Netherlands Development JICA -
CBD Fourth National Report
LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC PEACE INDEPENDENCE DEMOCRACY UNITY PROSPERITY FOURTH NATIONAL REPORT TO THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY SEPTEMBER 2010 PREFACE The government of Lao PDR acceded the United Nations for Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) in 1996 and committed itself, as part of its obligations as party (signatory), to develop National Reports to the Convention. In June 2004 the Lao PDR National Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 and Action Plan to 2010 was completed (submitted to the CBD Secretariat in January 2006). The National Biodiversity Strategy has as the overall goal to “Maintain the diverse biodiversity as one key to poverty alleviation and protect the current asset base of the poor” and identified seven main objectives and seven programme areas for implementation to achieve this goal. The goals and objectives of the National Biodiversity Strategy relate indirectly to the targets of the Convention, but are adapted to the Lao context. Therefore, the current Lao PDR 4 th National Report to the Convention reports mainly on the Lao progress towards the specific targets related to the Convention, rather than the goals of the National Biodiversity Strategy. Nonetheless, the Lao PDR 4 th National Report will, besides from reporting on Lao PDR’s contribution to the Convention, also provide an important baseline for subsequent reports, as well as a foundation for the assessment of the 1st National Biodiversity Action Plan, and for the development of a 2 nd Action Plan, and a possible revision of the National Biodiversity Strategy. On behalf of the Government of Lao, I would like to thank all contributing stakeholders, in particular the GMS National Secretariat (WREA) for preparing the first draft, the Department of Forestry (MAF) and Department of Environment (WREA) for taking the work further to a complete report with the technical support from IUCN Lao PDR, and to the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) for technical and financial support and The Agro-Biodiversity Initiative (TABI) for financial support. -
The Adaptation Fund Board Secretariat 1818 H Street NW MSN P4-400 Washington, D.C., 20433 U.S.A Fax: +1 (202) 522-3240/5 Email: [email protected]
REQUEST FOR PROJECT/PROGRAMME FUNDING FROM THE ADAPTATION FUND To: The Adaptation Fund Board Secretariat 1818 H Street NW MSN P4-400 Washington, D.C., 20433 U.S.A Fax: +1 (202) 522-3240/5 Email: [email protected] 1 PROJECT/PROGRAMME PROPOSAL TO THE ADAPTATION FUND PART I: PROJECT/PROGRAMME INFORMATION Project Category: Regular Country: Lao PDR Title of Project: Building climate and disaster resilience capacities of vulnerable small towns in Lao PDR Type of Implementing Entity: Multilateral Implementing Entity Implementing Entity: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Executing Entities: Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Provincial Department of Public Works and Transport in Savannakhet Province, and Department of Natural Resources and Environment in Savannakhet Province Amount of Financing Requested: US$5,500,000 Project Background and Context: The Problem Climate change is a major impediment to the attainment of national development goals. Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) has been increasingly affected by extreme weather events. This is particularly problematic due to its high sensitivity, resulting from dependence on climate-sensitive natural resources and its low adaptive capacity. The impacts of extreme weather events have been severe to the point that in 2013 Lao PDR was named the seventh most severely affected country in the world by climate change, with 23 deaths and absolute losses of US$ PPP 263,510,0001. Irregularity in rainfall has led to both floods and droughts, with a variation in severity from year to year. Not only does Lao PDR have a high exposure to extreme weather events, particularly floods, but recent reports by the INFORM Global Risk Index show a low ability to cope with these events2. -
Governance and Participation in Laos
JUNE 2003 • ASIA DIVISION Governance and participation in Laos Acknowledgements The Study Team received excellent cooperation and assistance for this report from the Committee for Planning and Cooperation (CPC) and the Department of Public Administration and Civil Service (DPACS). Their efficiency and effectiveness in helping the study team to organize the diverse consultations is but one example of their improvements in Good Governance practices. We thank the several hundred citizens, both civilians and officials, who took time to share with us their thoughts. We hope we have reflected their comments correctly. We thank Vice-Minister Khempheng Pholsena and Mr. Pheng Intharath of the CPC, Dr. Phankham Viphavanh, Vice-Minister to the Prime Minister and Mr. Khammoune Viphongxay of the DPACS for their facilitation on this study. Without their support, the process would not have been so fruitful. We especially thank Mr. Khampan Sivongsay, who helped us to arrange field visits and central level meetings. He introduced us so graciously and so often during our four weeks of intensive work. His efforts added much to our understanding. We wish him well in his tasks of working with local administrations. We thank Christer Holtsberg, Klas Rasmusson, Lisbet Bostrand and the Sida staff in the Lao PDR for having the confidence that we could do this study in a participatory and consultative manner. 1 Published by Sida 2003 The Asia Department Author: PDA Chagnon, Rumpf, Van Gansberghe, Binh Printed by Elanders Novum AB, 2003 Art. no.: SIDA2743en 2 Table of contents Acknowledgements ....................................................................... 1 Abbreviations ............................................................................... 5 Executive Summary ...................................................................... 7 1. Purpose, Parameters and Methodology ................................... -
NHBSS 045 1N Baird Giantibi
NAT. NAT. HIST. BUL L. SIAM Soc. 45: 119-121 , 1997 Giant Giant Ibis (Pseudibis gigantea) in Southern Lao PDR On 19 February 19971 positively identified , from close dist 佃 ce ,a group of five adult Giant Giant Ibis (Pseudibis gigantea) along the edge of the Houay Kh aliang Stream in the Southem part of the Xe Piane National Biodiversity Pr otected Ar ea (NBCA) in Kh ong District ,Champasak Pr ovince ,Southem Lao PDR (由 e sighting was approximately located at at 1402 'N, 106 03'E). Bruce Jefferies , from the National Biodiversity Conservation Ar eas Sub-Programme of the Government of Lao PDR-FINNIDA-World Bank- Gl obal Environment Environment Facility Forest Management and Conservation Programme , also observed the birds birds when we flushed them. The birds were seen in mid-aftemoon while we were walking up Houay Kh aliang from from the confluence of the Houay Chang Nang Stream. The area is approximately 110 metres metres above sea level , and is close to the Lao border with Siam Pang District , Stung Treng Treng Province ,Cambodia. 百le Houay Kh aliang originates in Lao PDR and passes into Cambodia before flowing into 出e Sekong Ri ver ,a major tributary of the Mekong Ri ver. 百le medium-sized stream of Houay Kh aliang was not flowing when we saw the birds , but there there was still a considerable amount of stagnant water in stream pools. Water is found in in some of these pools all ye 紅 round. The s回創n's riparian forests are mixed deciduous and dry dipterocarp. The riparian habitat habitat is still in relatively good condition , although some large trees were selectively logged logged from along the edge of 血e Houay Kh aliang prior to the establishment of the Xe Piane Piane NBCA in 1993.